Cuius ius? O istocie władzy — dyskusja między Luksemburgami i śląskimi Piastami / Cuius ius? On the essence of government — the debate between the Luxembourgs and the Piast dynasty of Silesia

Abstract

The article deals with the various viewpoints concerning the reception of the core of government as perceived by the Luxembourgs and by the Piasts of Silesia throughout the 14th century. On one hand, the feudal principle stands out clearly, on the other hand, it is the hereditary right that is dominant. However, neither Luxembourgs nor Silesian dukes applied the one legal principle rigorously. The selected examples show the situations where the above-mentioned principles were applied and how.

Keywords

• John of Luxembourg
• Charles IV.
• Głogów region
• Racibórz region
• ideology of government
• feudal rights
• hereditary rights